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Calloway County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity
On Oct 18, 2024, at approximately 10:00pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Roosevelt Road. The driver was found to be in possession of illicit drugs. He was lodged at the Calloway County Detention Facility. Brad A. Clark, 47 - Calvert City, Ky -Poss of Contr Subst 1st Deg, 1st...
Graves County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity
On 11-19-24 - Dakota L. Turner 29 yrs old was arrested at around 12:55pm Saturday after an undercover investigation resulted in detectives purchasing illegal controlled substances from Turner including dosage units of Fentanyl. The preceding investigation resulted in arrest warrants being...
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Carlisle County Employee Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including Promoting Contraband and Drug Trafficking
CARLISLE COUNTY, Ky. (News First) — The Carlisle County Sheriff's Office arrested Tony Adams, 44, of Milburn on Thursday. Adams, an employee of the Carlisle County Road Department, faces charges...
Paducah Parks & Recreation is hosting the Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament at the Noble Park Pickleball Courts
Paducah Parks & Recreation is hosting the Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament at the Noble Park Pickleball Courts on the final weekend in September. Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles will...
Nolan Arenado, Alec Burleson each drive in 2 runs to help the Cardinals beat the Rays 5-2
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado and Alec Burleson each had two hits and drove in two runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Wednesday...
Overnight Blockage Scheduled on KY 1462 in Marshall County Next Tuesday
KYTC will be making concrete repairs at Clarks River Bridge from 10 p.m. Tuesday through 3 a.m. Wednesday PADUCAH, Ky. (August 8, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block...
Three Arrested in Mayfield Drug Bust
MAYFIELD, Ky. (News First) — Sheriff's detectives from Graves and Calloway County Sheriff's Offices arrested three individuals Tuesday afternoon in a covert drug operation that led to the seizure of...
A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners
PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are underway. The United States led the medal standings after the 10th day of competition with China second and host France third, but more winners will join the list...
Tips for Safe Driving Near Schools as New Year Begins
News First - As the new school year approaches, it's crucial to prioritize safety when driving near schools. Here are some tips to help ensure the safety of students, parents, and staff: Slow Down:...
U.S. 60 Reopened to Normal Traffic West of Marion in Crittenden County
Both phases of "Big Dig Project" completed PADUCAH, Ky. (August 2, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has reopened a section of U.S. 60 in Crittenden County at the 8 mile marker,...
Kentucky State Police Investigating Multi-Vehicle Collision in Livingston County
***UPDATE*** GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (July 29, 2024) - Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 are continuing an investigation of a multi-vehicle collision that claimed the lives of three (3) and...
UPDATE: Crash Blocking I-24 Westbound at 32mm in Livingston County
Estimated duration is 12 hours PADUCAH, Ky. (July 29, 2024) – Interstate 24 westbound it blocked by a crash at the 32mm in Livingston County. This is a multi-veicle crash immediately east...
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Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs game postponed because of rain in the forecast
CHICAGO (AP) — The Miami Marlins' game at the Chicago Cubs was postponed because of rain in the forecast for Thursday night.It will be made up as part of a split-doubleheader on Saturday at Wrigley Field.Chicago was back at home after a 5-4 trip that included stops at...
Kentucky spokeswoman: School is ‘distressed’ to hear of alleged sexual misconduct by ex-swim coach
AP NEWS LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky spokeswoman says the school is “distressed to hear disturbing allegations” of sexual assault by former swimming and diving coach Lars Jorgensen outlined in a lawsuit by two former team members and will cooperate fully with law...
Kentucky ballot measure should resolve school-choice debate, Senate leader says
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press Kentucky's long-running political battle over whether taxpayer money should fund private or charter schools could be settled “once and for all” when voters decide the fate of a ballot measure in November, the state Senate's top...
Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they’re getting new protections
By MATTHEW DALY and LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal miners will be better protected from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment commonly known as black lung...
Kentucky lawmaker says he wants to renew efforts targeting diversity initiatives at colleges
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press A Republican lawmaker has signaled plans to mount another effort to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Kentucky's public universities after GOP supermajorities failed to resolve differences on the issue during the...
Bill meant to improve math skills passes as Kentucky lawmakers reach end of legislative session
By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation aimed at improving the math skills of Kentucky students won final passage Monday as lawmakers considered the final stacks of bills before concluding this year's legislative session.A...
Kentucky ballot measure should resolve school-choice debate, Senate leader says
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press Kentucky's long-running political battle over whether taxpayer money should fund private or charter schools could be settled "once and for all" when voters decide the fate of a ballot measure in November, the state Senate's top...
Bill meant to improve math skills passes as Kentucky lawmakers reach end of legislative session
By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation aimed at improving the math skills of Kentucky students won final passage Monday as lawmakers considered the final stacks of bills before concluding this year's legislative session.A...
Public Safety Telecommunicators Honored
Calloway County observes National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to honor the essential role played by the men and women at the Calloway County E-911 Communications Center. These dedicated individuals serve as a vital lifeline for residents, visitors, and...
NATIONAL NEWS
Kentucky GOP moves to criminalize interference with legislature after transgender protests
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's Republican-supermajority legislature is taking steps to criminalize disruptive protests inside the Capitol, raising concerns among advocates that their right to challenge authority will be...
GOP Kentucky House votes to defund diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public universities
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House voted Friday to choke off funding for diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public universities following an impassioned debate that had a GOP lawmaker dismissing DEI efforts as a...
Ohio police confirm 2 dead in fierce storm that damaged homes and businesses in 3 states
AP NEWS -- Summary WINCHESTER, Ind. (AP) — Police in Ohio confirmed two deaths resulting from a fierce storm system that unleashed suspected twisters and damaged homes and businesses in parts of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Chief Deputy Joe Kopus of the Logan County...
A Massachusetts town spent $600K on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away days later
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away $600,000 in sand that was trucked in to protect homes, roads and other infrastructure. The project, which brought 14,000 tons (12,701 metric...
Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
By The Associated Press undefined President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West just days before an election in which he's all but certain...
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
By KEVIN FREKING, HALELUYA HADERO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on...
Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets
LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital.Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time...
John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and ‘major breakthrough’ in climate talks
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Time was running out and U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry knew it. International climate talks in mid-December were stuck with no agreement to phase out oil, gas and coal, fossil fuels that are the root cause of...
GOP lawmakers resist calls to tweak abortion bans. Some say they’ll clarify the laws’ few exceptions
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In Republican-led states across the U.S., conservative legislators are refusing to reevaluate abortion bans — even as doctors and patients insist the laws’ exceptions are dangerously unclear,...
Kentucky GOP moves to criminalize interference with legislature after transgender protests
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's Republican-supermajority legislature is taking steps to criminalize disruptive protests inside the Capitol, raising concerns among advocates that their right to challenge authority will be...
GOP Kentucky House votes to defund diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public universities
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House voted Friday to choke off funding for diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public universities following an impassioned debate that had a GOP lawmaker dismissing DEI efforts as a...
Ohio police confirm 2 dead in fierce storm that damaged homes and businesses in 3 states
AP NEWS -- Summary WINCHESTER, Ind. (AP) — Police in Ohio confirmed two deaths resulting from a fierce storm system that unleashed suspected twisters and damaged homes and businesses in parts of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Chief Deputy Joe Kopus of the Logan County...
A Massachusetts town spent $600K on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away days later
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away $600,000 in sand that was trucked in to protect homes, roads and other infrastructure. The project, which brought 14,000 tons (12,701 metric...
Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
By The Associated Press undefined President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West just days before an election in which he's all but certain...
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
By KEVIN FREKING, HALELUYA HADERO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on...
Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets
LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital.Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time...
John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and ‘major breakthrough’ in climate talks
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Time was running out and U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry knew it. International climate talks in mid-December were stuck with no agreement to phase out oil, gas and coal, fossil fuels that are the root cause of...
GOP lawmakers resist calls to tweak abortion bans. Some say they’ll clarify the laws’ few exceptions
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In Republican-led states across the U.S., conservative legislators are refusing to reevaluate abortion bans — even as doctors and patients insist the laws’ exceptions are dangerously unclear,...